Braun has surprised many people, myself included, by making personal calls to apologize. I give him a lot of credit for not just releasing a statement, reading a polished letter, or tweeting his apology in 140 characters or fewer. In our book, When Sorry Isn’t Enough, Gary Chapman and I talk about the value of making amends for wrongdoing. Read More » When Sorry Isn’t Enough.

I’m looking forward to another wave of interviews this month about the book I co-authored with New York Times Bestselling Author Gary Chapman, “When Sorry Isn’t Enough.” I’ll be sharing tips to help people: Get out of the “dog house” and restore valuable relationships. Bring heated arguments to a screeching halt. Break through barriers and […]

A Quick Recap: Deen was deposed in connection with a sexual harassment lawsuit that was filed against her and her brother, Earl “Bubba” Hiers, by a former employee who claims, among other things, that her employers used language in her presence that could be deemed racist. In her testimony, the 133-page transcript of which was […]

My analysis is featured in article that just appeared in the Greensboro, NC News and Record newspaper. The topic was the sport story about Spanish golfer Sergio Garcia’s apology to legendary golfer Tiger Woods. What had Garcia said to offend Woods? Garcia was asked last week if he would invite Tiger Woods for dinner during the upcoming […]

J.C. Penney launched a 30-second apology advertisement. This is rare. I give them credit for offering a mea culpa. However, they have much more work to do going forward. Our research showed that in order to convey sincerity to all types of listeners, public apologies should include these 5 parts: 1. Expressing regret- Saying “I’m […]

Actress Reese Witherspoon gave a lame apology for her recent drunken spat with police. Late Sunday night, the Academy Award-winning actress and he husband were arrested. Witherspoon released this apology through her Los Angeles-based spokeswoman, Meredith O’Sullivan Wasson: “Out of respect for the ongoing legal situation, I cannot comment on everything that is being reported […]

Monday, Lance Armstrong admitted to doping in cycling in an interview with Oprah Winfrey. Last night, the Oxygen network broadcast the second part of the interview. I’ve analyzed Armstrong’s comments using the five languages of apology from my book with Gary Chapman by the same title. Here is a numbered list of our apology languages. Below, […]

"My co-author Jennifer Thomas brings great expertise to interpersonal issues. She is an expert worth listening to if you want to maximize your relationships. " Gary Chapman, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Five Love Languages

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